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Test Code
HPVMD
Test Name
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR
CPT Codes
87626
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility
Indicated for use for routine cervical cancer screening as per professional medical guidelines, including triage of ASC-US cytology, co-testing with cytology, and HPV primary screening of women to assess the risk for cervical precancer and cancer. Patients should be followed-up in accordance with professional medical guidelines, results from prior screening, medical history, and other risk factors.
This test detects the high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution

Collection Container:  Thin Prep Vial

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Clinician-collected cervical specimens using an endocervical brush/spatula or broom.
  2. Place brush in the ThinPrep Pap Test PreservCyt Solution.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 Months

Refrigerated

 3 Months
Causes for Rejection
  • Any specimen with leakage on the outside of the container will be rejected. Ensure the lid is tightly closed.
  • Any specimen collected in an outdated collection vial will be rejected.
  • Molecular testing must be received prior to any other testing from vial.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

HPV Virus Not Detected
Limitations

This test detects the high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68.
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • High Risk HPV Genotyping with 16
  • Human Papilloma Virus Genotyping
  • HPV 16, 18
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
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